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VE13 YCW

2013 Seat Leon

Silver Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Sep 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

197,602 mi
Last recorded197,602 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2026
Typical for 2013 Seat Leon69,525 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE13 YCW
MakeSeat
ModelLeon
Year2013
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2026 197,602 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2025 186,842 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2025 186,758 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp inoperative (4.6.1 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2024 176,999 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2023 166,259 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2022 155,123 miles

Check horn and anti skid connections

Pass 13 Aug 2021 138,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 13 Aug 2021 138,736 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 18 Aug 2020 128,606 miles

Bulb failure warning illuminated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Undertrays fitted, obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2019 114,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Aug 2019 114,823 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2018 95,739 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2018 95,739 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 78,093 miles

Nearside Rear tyre is badly perished

Offside Rear tyre is badly perished

Pass 21 Jul 2016 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 21 Jul 2016 61,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine covers and undertrays fitted

How Reliable is the Seat Leon?

Based on 3,000,659 MOT tests across 265,838 vehicles.

78.0%
Pass Rate
7,526
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
265,838
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67,909
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 25,884
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 22,706
Stop lamp not working 22,676
position lamp(s) not working 18,548
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VE13 YCW is a 2013 Seat Leon in Silver with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Seat Leon models, the average MOT pass rate is 82.2% with a typical mileage of 69,525 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Leon fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 67,909 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VE13 YCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Leon typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 13 years old, this Seat Leon is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VE13 YCW registered?

VE13 YCW is a 2013 Seat Leon, first registered on 20 August 2013.

Is VE13 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE13 YCW shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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